Research Grants

Thank you for your interest in ISASS Research. ISASS Research Grants support basic and applied clinical science research focusing on the advancement of spine surgery for improved patient care. 100% of donations are applied to unbiased, independent research focusing on the advancement of spine surgery. ISASS Research Grants fund research that is not directly undertaken by corporate or other profit-seeking entities due to issues with commercial viability or conficts of interest but answer important questions for the spine surgery specialty.

ISASS grants are awarded to applications selected by the ISASS Research Committee to qualified spine surgery specialists. These grants are funded by tax deductible donations to the ISASS Research Fund and the ISASS Spine Research Endowment Fund.

Research Grant Information

Applying for a Research Grant

What types of funding are available?

ISASS offers research grants and young investigator grants in the categories of clinical and basic science.

How are applications evaluated and awarded?

The number and amount of awards each year is determined by the funds collected and the approval of the specific applications by the ISASS Research Committee. Recommendations are forwarded to the Research Council and then to the Executive Committee for approval.

Who can apply for research grants?

ISASS is an international organization. Applicants in the spine surgery specialty from any location are qualified to apply for a grant or fellowship. Local grant regulations may apply and must be evaluated by the applicant prior to submitting an application.

Questions?

Information for Donors

Thank you for your decision to support ISASS Research projects. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. There are two funds that donors may choose, the ISASS Research Fund and the ISASS Research Endowment Fund. These purpose of each of the Funds are detailed below. For both funds, 100% of donations are applied to unbiased, independent research focusing on the advancement of spine surgery.

ISASS Research Fund

The ISASS Research Fund collects donations to support research projects each year from applications selected by the ISASS Research Committee. The ISASS Research Fund will be used to support basic and applied clinical science focusing on the advancement of spine surgery.

Your completely tax deductible donation to the ISASS Research fund will allow us to continue vital research that is necessary to further the advancement spine surgery for better patient care. There is a critical need for unbiased, independent research and ISASS is dedicated to funding these worthwhile grants but needs your help!

Please consider giving to the ISASS Research Fund today to support ISASS' research grants and traveling fellowships. Your total donation will go to research. ISASS dedicates 100% of the donations to the Research Fund directly to funding research projects.

ISASS Spine Research Endowment Fund

To ensure future funding, ISASS has developed the ISASS Research Endowment Fund. Donations to this Fund are applied as needed to grants that exceed funds available via the ISASS Research Fund.

Your completely tax deductible donation to the ISASS Research Endowment Fund will allow us to continue to fund the vital research that is necessary to further the advancement of spinal surgery over time via endowment.

How to Donate

If you would like to contribute funds to support ISASS Research, there are currently two ways to donate. Please contact Nikki Golden, CAE at golden@isass.org prior to making a donation if you have any questions.

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ISASS
Research Fund
9400 West Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Via Phone

Call Nikki Golden, CAE at +1.630.375.1432​.

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ISASS is a “A New York Not for Profit Corporation under section 201 and section 102, subparagraph (a)(5), of the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, and exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.”

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